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Here you’ll find the latest news on refugee health related information, resources, research, professional development opportunities, and professional networks. The Network publishes a monthly e-Bulletin that shares current news, resources, and showcases good practice from the refugee health sector in Victoria and Australia. You can subscribe to our e-Bulletin using the subscription form below the articles.
Save the date for the August 2026 Statewide Meeting
The Victorian Refugee Health Network will be holding the next online Statewide meeting on Thursday 27th August from 1pm to 3pm.
Updated Bilingual Mental Health Glossary
Developed in collaboration with the Centre for Culture, Equity and Health (CEH), the bilingual glossary explains common mental health terms used in the Victorian mental health system.
National Census: Tuesday 11th August 2026
Everyone in Australia on Census night, Tuesday 11 August 2026, must be included on the Census form. This includes visa holders and international visitors. Access translated resources now.
Nation-Wide Alert System Launches to Prepare for Emergencies
At 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July, there will be an alert test on all mobile devices across Australia, before the emergency system is live nationally from 1 October 2026.
Nominations open for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence
The Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence (MAEs) honour outstanding individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to strengthening multiculturalism in Victoria.
Settlement Data Bulletin Q1 2026
A total of 1,412 people arrived in the first quarter of 2026 as a refugee or humanitarian entrant (visa subclass 200, 201, 202, 204) and were recorded as residing in Victoria. Approximately 41% of these humanitarian entrants were under 18 years of age.
RSV expert video and translated resources
In a new video, infectious diseases paediatrician, and Victorian Refugee Health Network Executive Group member Dr. Linny Phuong explains what Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is and answers frequently asked questions.
Private Lives 4 – Australia’s LGBTIQA+ health and wellbeing survey
The Private Lives 4 survey is currently open, Australia’s largest national survey on the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ adults.
Consult on the State Disability Plan and the Victorian Autism Plan 2027 – 2031
The consultation invites feedback from people with disability, Autistic people, families, carers, advocates, organisations and local government on priorities for the next plans, including what is working well and what could be improved.
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The Network publishes a monthly e-Bulletin that shares current news and resources and showcases good practice from the refugee health sector in Victoria and Australia.